AI coding partner built for collaboration over automation. Precise diff editing, GitHub-style diff review, and built-in version control. Bring your own API keys, switch models mid-conversation. Privacy-first, lightweight, and works with any model.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
Dino is built for collaboration, not blind delegation. Unlike AI agents that aim to replace you, Dino augments you—amplifying your capabilities to build better software, faster.
Features
Multi-provider support: Use any AI provider with your own API key
Smart coding partner: Write, refactor, and debug code conversationally
Fast & lightweight: Token-efficient architecture that keeps you in the flow
Chat history: Save and resume conversations across sessions
Diff review: GitHub PR-style diff viewer with inline comments and selective accept
Safe by design: All changes live in a staging layer — review before applying to disk
Privacy: Dino does not collect or share your code or conversations.
Simple to use: No modes to switch, no context to hand-pick — just open and start working
Attach images & files(Pro): Share context with screenshots and documents
Conversation branching(Pro): Branch off and iterate in new directions
Edit past messages(Pro): Refine earlier instructions without starting over
Getting Started
Install the extension
Open Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P)
Run Dino: Open Tab
Configure your AI provider
Start coding
Tip: Press Cmd+Shift+D (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+D (Windows/Linux) to open a new Dino tab directly.
